Why Women Should Lift Weights

NikkisNewStart

I'll be posting a more detailed "success story" in a few weeks when I hit my 1 year MFP anniversary on August 7... but here is a side by side comparison of my arms just 3 months apart thanks to lifting weights!

ColoradoRobin

Awesome! I want my arms to look like that when I'm done! Way to go!

NikkisNewStart

Thanks! I'm working hard and hope to post another side by side comparison soon, bigger and better!

kylakesgal

Wow fabulous results. I want mine to look like that too! Huge congrats to you:) How many lbs are you lifting?

rc322

you look awesome..90lbs good for u!

basschick

Wow! NIce guns you've got there. I used to do weightlifting competitions (strict curl event) and got pretty strong but I never had definition like that. Nice work!!

jp09m

From a guys point of view, here's the main reason women should lift weights...

If you are losing weight, and the weight u want to lose is fat, if you don't build back any muscle you will be nothing but bones and flab... ew!

katherines2230

Thats looks fabulous!!! I just started working with a trainer myself and after only 3 weeks can already tell a difference. I only hope my results are as good as yours in a few months!!

♥Mjohnson76♥

I enjoy liftn weights..some women choose not to because they r afraid of lookn masculan..u dont have to left to get big..u can lift to tone..lighter weight and more reps..keep up the great job!!

Rae6503

Lovely! I wanna start hitting the weights more seriously when I finish 12 weeks of Turbo Fire.

starkid120

Do you have a license for those guns??

Awesome job!! I need to start pumping some serious iron!!

NikkisNewStart

Thanks you guys!

ijessieb

want even MORE of a reason why women should lift weights?? Because the more lean muscle you have THE MORE CALORIES YOUR BURN WHILE RESTING!!! YEP that's RIGHT!!! Even while you're SLEEPING!!!

stephanielynn76

Amazing!!! I bet you not only gained more muscle but you also got more lean

foodforfuel

Beautiful!!!

NikkisNewStart

want even MORE of a reason why women should lift weights?? Because the more lean muscle you have THE MORE CALORIES YOUR BURN WHILE RESTING!!! YEP that's RIGHT!!! Even while you're SLEEPING!!!

lol I know this.... but good info for those who may not know. :drinker:

It just surprised me (I guess b/c I see myself everyday) when I came across the beginning pic and put them together ("after" pic was taken last month)... I was like- wow, I can see a difference...

So my #1 advice is TAKE PIX! lol

ToningtheButt

yup yup i love lifting!!

chattychick

how often do you work arms?

Molldoll0702

WOW!!! Awesome results! May I ask how many times per week you are lifting weights? also, what type of program, food and exercise, did you follow to loose your baby weight? your stats are similar to mine.

TwinMom12409

Thanks for posting this. I want awesome arms and yours are a definite inspiration. Great work!

LimeyTart

I can't wait for your next post about your journey! I'm moving into this phase myself.

NikkisNewStart

I lift weights 4 days a week, 1 day of full cardio (I do light cardio to warm up on lifting days), and 2 days of rest... of those 4 days I usually do 2 days upper body (biceps, triceps, lats, traps, delts, pecs *not all on the same day*) and 2 days of lower body (calves, glutes, quads, hamstrings) and 2 days of core work (abs/middle & lower back)... sooooooo... a typical week may look like this....

Monday: Rest

Tuesday: Upper Body (half the muscles listed above- depends on what I feel like working)

Wednesday: Lower Body & Core

Thursday: Cardio

Friday: Rest

Saturday: Upper Body (other half of muscles not worked on Tuesday)

Sunday: Lower Body & Core

kim_mc

Thank you so much for posting this! I just started incorporating weights and those are the results I am hoping to get. Cardio alone was getting me nowhere now that I am almost down to my goal. Your results are EXACTLY what I want. Strong, healthy, lean, muscle!! And only 3 months! Great job!

banjobaby

oh wow! this is really inspiring!

kim_mc

Monday: Rest

Tuesday: Upper Body (half the muscles listed above- depends on what I feel like working)

Wednesday: Lower Body & Core

Thursday: Cardio

Friday: Rest

Saturday: Upper Body (other half of muscles not worked on Tuesday)

Sunday: Lower Body & Core

How long do your sessions last on average??

Lexino

Awesome job! Just what I need to start lifting again! (definitely not my fav thing to do!)

NikkisNewStart

It usually takes me an hour to go through my weight routine and I do 3 sets of 8 reps... I get in there and bust it out and do a lot in 1 session... I work to failure... my time is precious so I make it worth it.

rachmaree

Love it!! Great for just 3 months. I agree with the taking photos, especially if you're not trying to lose much 'weight.'

ChantalGG

Nice! I am lifting and my shoulders and arms are looking lovelier each week.

ACowboyKid

Good for you! That took a lot of work! I hope to see your progress in the future.

Niveous

Amazing results, way to go!

I couldn't agree more. Weight lifting has so many benefits for your personal health and fitness, there is simply no reason not to do it. I lift hard and heavy, and although I still have some weigh left to lose... I'm seeing some really nice definition in my arms and legs.